Yes, only pay taxes on interest earned. A cash inheritance, not counting retirement accounts, does not trigger a taxable event. However earnings (only earnings) become taxable. E.G. You inherit $10,000 and earn interest of $500 on the inheritance, then only $500 is taxable.
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